Gadget News
Car makers ask the US to slow down on rules for self-driving tech
Engadget - 10 Apr 2016 06:32
You might think that car brands would want governments to approve self-driving cars quickly so that sales can start as soon as possible, but it turns out that they're quite cautious. The Global Automakers industry group ...
Leather Cable Organizer Roll by FistCase
The Gadget Flow - 10 Apr 2016 17:00
Keep your stuff together with the Leather Cable Organizer Roll by FistCase. Ready to be tossed into your bag and accessed at any moment, this unique solution will keep your accessories in a single and memorable place. Th...
The 2016 BMW 650i xDrive Gran Coupe is the 6 Series to have
Slash Gear - 11 Apr 2016 01:34
Once you accept the conceit that a 'coupe' is simply a styling concept and not a rigid term that's been co-opted to describe the number of doors grafted on to a given automobile, it becomes much easier to navigate the wo...
MSI WT72 is first NVIDIA VR ready mobile workstation that boasts of Quadro M5500 chipset
Coolest Gadgets - 11 Apr 2016 01:00
MSI is an old hand when it comes to gaming notebooks as well as mobile workstations, having rolled out a fair number of such devices over the years. Well, it looks like there is yet another model that will achieve the ta...
Oculus Rift's Terms of Service are Now Attracting Questions From Senators
Gizmodo - 11 Apr 2016 00:33
There are some sketchy things in the Terms of Service for the Oculus Rift, and now, a member of Congress is formally asking the company to explain some of the items.
New versions of Razer Hammerhead Pro announced
Coolest Gadgets - 11 Apr 2016 00:00
When it comes to headsets and earphones, there are many different kinds of models to choose from, and it all depends on what you are going to use it for. For gamers who would need something that works in a crystal clear ...
For the First Time In A Century, Wild Tiger Populations Are Beginning to Rebound
Gizmodo - 11 Apr 2016 00:00
Here's some excellent news from conservationists: after decades of decline, wild tiger populations are beginning to rebound. That's the consensus that will be unveiled this week at the Third Asia Ministerial Conference o...
Japan wants tourists to pay using only their fingerprints
Engadget - 10 Apr 2016 23:33
The next time you travel to Japan, you might not have to stock up on yen (or bring your credit card) to go shopping. As of the summer, the country's government is testing a system that will let you use two fingerprints t...
Mystic Smeg tells your fortune while keeping your food well preserved
Coolest Gadgets - 10 Apr 2016 23:00
Back in the day when there was no such thing as a refrigerator, in order for one to keep food fresh for a longer period of time, one would have to cure meat with salt. Well, thanks to the wonderful invention known as the...
Scientists find rare 3-star system with a hot Jupiter-like planet
Engadget - 10 Apr 2016 21:59
Any notion that star systems are boring just got tossed out the window. Thanks to sharp images from the Kilodegree Extremely Little Telescope, researchers have discovered not just a rare three-star system, but one with a...
New Mike Tyson Punch-Out secret discovered after nearly 30 years
Slash Gear - 10 Apr 2016 21:00
29 years is a long time for a video game Easter egg to remain hidden, but that's exactly what's happened with one of the titles almost every Nintendo NES owner spent time playing at some point: Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! I...
Ben Heck's lunch box dev kit
Engadget - 10 Apr 2016 20:30
This week, Karen and Ben produce a portable, plug-and-play hardware development kit enclosure, suitable for diagnosing problems on the go and swapping over between kits. Using the BeagleBone Black, a modified Motorola At...
Fukushima Is Now Home To Radioactive Wild Boars
Gizmodo - 10 Apr 2016 20:23
After a nuclear disaster, wildlife tends to flourish in contaminated areas, unchecked by humans that might otherwise hunt them. In the forests around Fukushima, the population of radioactive wild boars are exploding.
BlackBerry plans to launch two mid-range Android phones this year, says CEO
Ars Technica - 10 Apr 2016 19:33
CEO says the $700 BlackBerry Priv was too expensive, eyes the $400 price point.
SpaceX's Dragon Capsule Has Arrived at the International Space Station
Gizmodo - 10 Apr 2016 19:25
SpaceX might have captured the news cycle this weekend by successfully landing its rocket on a barge , but they also successfully completed their primary mission: berthing the Dragon Capsule to the ISS, which they did at...
HP's upsized 15-inch Spectre x360--a high quality device built for the mainstream
Ars Technica - 10 Apr 2016 19:15
HP hits enlarge on its very pleasant 13-inch systems.
Apple patent reveals MacBook with touchpad keyboard
Slash Gear - 10 Apr 2016 19:10
A recently discovered Apple patent reveals a significant possible change to the ultra-thin MacBook: replacing the physical keyboard with a touchpad similar to the existing Force Touch trackpad for mouse inputs. As usual ...
The After Math: Siri take the wheel
Engadget - 10 Apr 2016 19:00
Wow, this week just sped by like a couple of LA heisters. We saw news of super computer-controlled Roboracecars, autonomous big rig convoys, "guardian angel" emergency override systems and the Google Car's toughest test ...
Wonder Woman movie release moved up, two new DC films given dates
Slash Gear - 10 Apr 2016 18:00
While the recent Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice movie left many fans and critics divided, the appearance of Wonder Woman, played by actress Gal Gadot, was almost universally praised as the highlight of the film. Thos...
LG G5 review: An interesting idea, shoddily executed
Ars Technica - 10 Apr 2016 18:00
Fit and finish problems mar an otherwise promising phone.
Jet Pack International Executive Crashes Mid-Flight
Gizmodo - 10 Apr 2016 18:00
The vice president of Jet Pack International, Nick Macomber, was hospitalized following a crash in Denver, Colorado according to SFGate.
Inhabitat's Week in Green: Toyota's wooden roadster and more!
Engadget - 10 Apr 2016 18:00
Auto tech is advancing by leaps and bounds, but Toyota's latest car is a blast from the past. Meet the Setsuna - a gorgeous roadster that's hand-carved from 86 wooden panels. In other transportation news, Dutch politicia...